Family Support Counselor

Victor; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance plan for employee and/f

9 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay

Mental Health Day

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Employer Funded Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Verizon Wireless Discount

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Victor Community Support Services seeks a compassionate Family Support Counselor to help youth and families navigate life’s challenges. Under direct supervision, you will provide support services, referrals, advocacy, and case management within residential and community-based settings.

We offer comprehensive training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment to help you succeed, with a flexible schedule and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven agency.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma/GED.
• Experience in mental health or social services preferred.
• Ability to travel to client homes and schools.
• TB and drug screening must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family support services per individualized plans.
• Engage clients and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Maintain a flexible, community-based schedule.
• Complete required documentation (forms, progress notes, data tracking).
• Be an active member of treatment teams and liaise with community resources.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma/GED

60 college units or 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Victor as a Family Support Counselor – Help Others Soar!

Are you dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting positive change in your community? Do you excel in roles that combine empathy with purposeful action? Victor Community Support Services seeks compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Family Support Counselors, supporting youth and families through life's complexities.

Whether you're just starting or looking for a meaningful career shift, we provide full training, mentorship, and a team-driven environment to help you succeed.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Family SupportCounselor has responsibility for providing support services toindividuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan.Services apply to youth in 24-hour residential treatment and/or consumer/clients incommunity based programs.

Essential Functions:

• Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualizedplans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individualsand families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups,educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance,recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
• Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries withassigned clients.
• Effectively manages a flexible community-based schedule.
• Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standardswithin required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS,service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental healthservices provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
• Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibilitywithin the team in accordance to program needs which may include operatingeffectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agenciesand resources.
• Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients,if applicable.
• Completes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisorydirectives.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma/GED. No previous experience required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience providing direct care services to children and families in a mental health or social services setting.
• 60 units of college, or four years’ experience, or Bachelors’ degree.
• Skills with regard to engaging and working with parents as partners and in working successfully with a strength-based approach.
• Crisis and case management experience is helpful and desired.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Previous experience working with the public and government agencies.

Position/Program Requirements:

• Must possess a reliable mode of transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, etc. If personal vehicle is the mode of transportation, must meet Agency’s driving requirements.
• Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's PersonnelPolicy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete aTuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by theState of California.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $22.59/per hour - $31.05/per hour (actual salary is dependent on verification of applicable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role)
• Additional $1.00 - $3.00 per hour for Education
• Additional $1.92 per hour for Bilingual in Spanish

BENEFITS:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 9 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
• Mental Health Day
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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